NYC Mayor Eric Adams Calls For the End of NYDFS’ BitLicense, Proposes ‘BitBond’
Speaking at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Adams said getting rid of the BitLicense will “allow us to have the free flow of Bitcoin in our city.”
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India’s Crypto Industry Lobbies for Tax Cuts as Government Eyes Softening Stance: FT
The cryptocurrency industry in India has spotted its chance to lobby for more favorable treatment from New Delhi
Democrats Threaten Lawsuits, Join Protests Ahead of Trump Memecoin Dinner
Democratic lawmakers went through a flurry of actions to highlight concerns that Donald Trump’s memecoin dinner is “corrupt.”
Trump’s Memecoin Dinner Draws Crowded Cast of Democratic Protesters from Congress
While Justin Sun and other crypto names attend the president’s crypto feast that Democrats labeled corrupt, one lawmaker is targeting Trump with a new bill.
Amalgam Founder Charged With Running ‘Sham Blockchain’, Taking $1M From Investors
Jeremy Jordan-Jones lied to investors about Amalgam’s purported partnerships with sports teams including the Golden State Warriors, according to prosecutors.
NY Prosecutors: FinCEN Opinion on Samourai Wallet ‘Irrelevant’ in Roman Storm Case
Storm’s lawyers asked the court to order prosecutors to turn over any potentially helpful evidence in their case against the developer.
Stablecoins Are About to Hit ‘Critical Mass’ While 2027 Seen as Pivotal Year
At Paxos’ NYC event, speakers across four panels agreed that stablecoins are reshaping global finance — with regulation and infrastructure fast catching up.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Creating Crypto Advisory Council
“We want to use technology of tomorrow to better serve New Yorkers today,” said the mayor at a summit on Tuesday.
Genesis Files Suits Against DCG to Recover Billions Worth of Allegedly Fraudulent Transfers
DCG, CEO Barry Silbert and others withdrew billions of dollars from the company they knew was failing while keeping customers in the dark, according to the lawsuits.
Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill, Clearing the Way for Final Passage
At least 60 Senators voted in favor of the GENIUS Act on Monday night.